Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Thermodynamics: Directionality of Chemical Reactions - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 737d: 56

Answer

$\Delta _{r}G^{\circ}=46.5\,kJ/mol\gt0$ This reaction is not product-favored.

Work Step by Step

$\Delta_{r}G^{\circ}=\Delta _{r}H^{\circ}-T\Delta _{r}S^{\circ}$ $=52.96\,kJ/mol-(25+273)K(21.81\,JK^{-1}mol^{-1})$ $=52.96\,kJ/mol-(298\,K)(0.02181\,kJK^{-1}mol^{-1})$ $=46.5\,kJ/mol$ $\Delta_{r}G^{\circ}$ is positive. $\implies$ The reaction is reactant-favored.
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